Sports, Exercise & Physical Therapy
Course Name: Sports, Exercise & Physical Therapy - Ballinode Campus
Course Code: 5M5146
The aim of this programme is to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to progress to further training in several areas including the Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Health Nutrition and Sports and Exercise Science in a range of higher certificate and degree programmes. This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:
- Sports Coaching
- Health and Fitness Centres
- Swimming Pools
- Summer Camps
- Sports Retail Outlets
- Sports Development
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)
Fees
There are no Fees to study this course however, some National Governing Boards may charge a small fee for coaching awards.
Course Content
- Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
- Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
- Customer Service 5N0972
- Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
- Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
- Nutrition 5N2006
- Sports & Exercise Injury Prevention 5N5665
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
- Maths 5N1833 (Optional)
Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
- Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher
- If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Progression
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certification in Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.